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Tennessee All-Girls Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 all-girls private high schools serving 3,163 students in Tennessee.

The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.

45% of all-girls private high schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

The all-girls private high schools in Tennessee include Girls Preparatory School, Harpeth Hall School, and East Tn Christian Home & Academy.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 3,163

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 3,163

Tennessee All-Girls Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

3,163

Students

$32,575

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

18%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private high schools in Tennessee?

The all-girls private high schools in Tennessee include Girls Preparatory School, Harpeth Hall School, and East Tn Christian Home & Academy.

How many all-girls private high schools are located in Tennessee?

11 all-girls private high schools are located in Tennessee.

How diverse are all-girls private high schools in Tennessee?

Tennessee all-girls private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.

What percentage of all-girls private high schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?

45% of all-girls private high schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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